Helen Skelton was in a state of "shock" after her split from Richie Myler.
Helen Skelton was shocked by her break-up
The 40-year-old TV star has revealed that she had no idea that Richie was preparing to leave their marital home and start a new relationship.
In her autobiography 'In My Stride', Helen - who was married to the rugby league player between 2013 and 2022 - shared: "I was in shock.
"I know that following break-ups, people often say they didn’t see it coming and it sounds like a cliche, but that was me."
Despite this, Helen wants Richie to remain a constant presence in the lives of their children.
The TV presenter - who has Ernie, eight, Louis, six, and Elsie, 22 months, with her ex-husband - said: "I want them to know that we loved each other, but things change and that’s OK, too."
Helen confirmed her split from Richie via a social media post in April 2022.
The former 'Blue Peter' presenter said on Instagram: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co parent our small children. [broken-heart emojis] (sic)"
Shortly before she announced their split, Helen spoke about the stresses of motherhood on social media.
She said: "A mama is always full of emotions. full of love. full of anxiety and worries. full of exhaustion and lack of energy. full of mum guilt and doubt. full of pride in her kids. full of pure joy.
"She feels it all, that's the beauty of her, she carries it all, too. And yet she gets up every day and does it all over again. (sic)"
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